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About this journal
The Journal of Open Research Software (JORS) features peer reviewed Software Metapapers describing research software with high reuse potential. We are working with a number of specialist and institutional repositories to ensure that the associated software is professionally archived, preserved, and is openly available. Equally importantly, the software and the papers will be citable, and reuse will be tracked.
JORS also publishes full-length research papers that cover different aspects of creating, maintaining and evaluating open source research software. The aim of the section is to promote the dissemination of best practice and experience related to the development and maintenance of reusable, sustainable research software.
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Welcome to our new co - Editor in Chief
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Stephen Piccolo as co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of OpenResearch Software! Stephen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Brigham Young University (BYU). He has been one of the journal's most active Associate Editors for the past year. His research lab develops open-source research software for bioinformatics applications and is passionate about open science and computational reproducibility.
Call for Papers 2025
JORS is now open for new submissions to be published in 2025!
The Journal of Open Research Software (JORS, https://openresearchsoftware.metajnl.com/) is an international, peer reviewed, open access journal. The Journal of Open Software Research publishes Software Metapapers describing research software with high reuse potential. JORS works to ensure that the associated software is professionally archived, preserved and is openly available. Equally importantly, the software and the papers are citable, and easily tracked for reuse. JORS also publishes full-length research papers that cover different aspects of creating, maintaining and evaluating open source research software. The aim of this section, Issues in Research Software, is to promote the dissemination of best practice and experience related to the development and maintenance of reusable, sustainable research software.
JORS is indexed by the following services: Scopus, Google Scholar, Cengage/Gale, Chronos, ExLibris, EBSCO Knowledge Base, EBSCO Knowledge Base, CNKI, CrossRef, JISC KB+, SHERPA RoMEO, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), EBSCOHost, OpenAIRE and Science Open.
JORS’ Scopus Citescore in 2023 was 6.5 and ranked 36th in Social Sciences (Library and Information Sciences), 109th in Computer Science (Information Systems) and 120th in Computer Science (Software). Article Processing Charges of £433 (Software Metadata) and £495 (Research Papers) apply, if papers are accepted for publication.
Ubiquity Press is an open access publisher of peer-reviewed academic journals, books and data. We operate a highly cost-efficient model that makes quality open access publishing affordable for everyone. Ubiquity Press is committed to open data. Our Metajournals provide a fully open access way to discover research resources that are spread across multiple locations and usually hard to find. Our meta papers reward authors for openly archiving their research datasets, software, bioresources and reports, through citation and impact tracking. By doing so they also enable new and more efficient research, new collaborations, and use by the public (e.g. for teaching and journalism).
To submit a paper, create an account at the journal website and submit online.
Call for applications for Associate Editors for JORS
Ubiquity Press calls for applications for Associate Editors for the Journal of Open Research Software.
Associate Editor - Role and Responsibilities
The Associate Editors hold responsibility for the journal practices, including finding and contacting peer reviewers, communicating feedback to authors, assigning revisions and additional rounds of review and working constructively with Ubiquity Press for the journal’s development. The role is voluntary. No monetary compensation is included.
Desired skills are:
- A strong record of publication on research software topics (including, but not limited to research software engineering, policy, training, and community building).
- Background with developed software used by researchers.
- A strong record of contributing to reviewing in the field.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Enthusiasm and time management skills.
Please note - These can be time consuming roles and all applicants should have the time to invest in furthering this journal, their experience and the research.
To apply, please, email your CV and a cover letter to the editorial account manager, Patrick Higgins patrick.higgins@ubiquitypress.com
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